The hand-addressed envelope stood out to Bria East, next to the sleek fliers featuring smiling politicians promising criminal justice reform or tax cuts. It had been awhile since anyone had written to Ms. East, 26; the letter, signed only “Maria,” evoked her childhood pen pals. It made Ms. East wonder if Maria was, like her, an educator. Ms. East, who lives just outside of Philadelphia, connected with one other part of the letter: A plea to vote in the upcoming election. Having just graduated and in the midst of a move, Ms. East did not vote in 2016.

Source: New York Times October 28, 2020 15:55 UTC